December 2004
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 4:22 pm
A HAPPY HOGMANY TO ALL MCGILLS WORLD WIDE. PLEASE SPARE A THOUGHT FOR ALL PEOPLES WHO HAVE SUFFERED SO MUCH IN THE EARTHQUAKE WAVE DISASTER. THANK YOU J MCGILL.
Submitted by: Jim McGill
Sompton, England
31/12/04
Email: james.mcgill3@btinternet.com
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I WOULD JUST LIKE TO WISH ALL THE GOOD PEOPLE FROM THE GORBALS GLASGOW AND WHO ARE ALL OVER THE WORLD A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR 2005. YOURS SINCERELY THOMAS KELLY DONNELLY ST LUKES BOY AND GORBALS BOY
Submitted by: THOMAS KELLY DONNELLY
New York, America
30/12/04
Email: weecheekyman@msn.com
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This was a great read for me..I was born in 1965 in the Gorbals but that is all I know..I am looking for anyone who may have info on Euphemnia McIntyre (deceased) children: Ken, Francis, Helen and Eric....I went over in 1988 to see where I was from and it was gone...I cried feeling very displaced...and now I've found out that the Gorbals are back and what a testament to the Scottish ..they will survive anything....I am so proud that Glasgow has taken a historical Scottish icon and made it be something else again, congratulations, cheers
Submitted by: Gayle McIntyre
Halifax, Canada
30/12/04
Email: mcgayle25@hotmail.com
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Just read some of your stories and memories. I have just got through reading a book called OOT THE WINDAE by Davie Reilly it will make you greet it will make you laugh, I loved it and I know you will too, it brought back some great memories. If you like to read about auld times in Glasgow pick up a copy
Submitted by: Bernadette
Mississauga, Canada
29/12/04
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Looking for any relatives of George and Bridie McCann from Gorbals/Prospecthill, I think they had sons who may have moved to Castlemilk around Arnprior ...Also Marilyn McCann from Oxford Street Gorbals, parents Bertie and Cathy McCann.
Any help appreciated.
Submitted by: Sharon
London, England
28/12/04
Email: meinlondon@hotmail.co.uk
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Anyone out there have memories or photos of the Southern Necropolis (ra gravy!!) on Caledonia Road..would love to hear from you. Oh and by the way the website has been updated at http://www.southernnecropolis.com
Submitted by: Colin Mackie
Glasgow, Scotland
28/12/04
Email: colin@southernnecropolis.com
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I was born at 17 Thistle Street in 1947. My mum (Mabel Elliott) died 1950, My dads name is Donald we moved to Carntyne Road. I would like to hear from any contacts.
Submitted by: Denis Mochan
Kent, England
25/12/04
Email: dmx123@fsmail.net
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Dave Stevenson thanx for the kind recognition of my da who enjoyed playing his trumpet on ner'day for the folks of the Gorbals its nice to have someone say a kind word about his talent he also wrote music played the piano and BAGPIPES!! Thanx again for your kind thoughts awe ra best Jimmy Boyle
Submitted by: Jimmy Boyle
Australia
25/12/04
Email: Not Provided
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I am looking for anyone who may have known my Father. I am not clear what street he lived in. His name was James Houston and he was born in 1929. He has 2 older sister, Elizabeth (Betty) and May. I beleive his Mother's name was Elizabeth. His Father was also James Houston but abandoned the family when my Dad was very young. I would love any information.
Submitted by: Arline Houston
High Wycombe, UK
24/12/04
Email: arlinehouston@hotmail.com
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I am still trying to find anyone from middle Florence Street between Cumbie and Caly Road. Meantime MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL SCOTS ALL OVER THE WORLD. .
Submitted by: Jim Mcgill
Sompton, England
22/12/04
Email: james.mcgill3@btinternet.com
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Looking for information on Callaghan/Graham and Findren/Gibbons families from Glasgow Callaghans lived at 8 High Street in 1914 and Findrens at 385 Mathieson St. Callaghans went to Sydney Mines for a time around 1893 and had Peter, Michael (my husband's grandfather), William, Elizabeth and Catherine. Michael married Maggie Findren in Glasgow in 1913 and with their son William emigrated to Australia in 1920/21. William was born in Rutherglen Road. Anybody with any knowledge or connections to these names please contact me.
Submitted by: Kathleen Quirk
Gold Coast, Australia
22/12/04
Email: kathy953@hotmail.com
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ATTENTION:- AMELIA McKINLAY - I hope you got my e-mails Alex Currie I knew him well I was in the Cameronians with him also Annie's ice cream shop between Lawmoor Street and Mathieson Street hope to here from you. Thomas Kelly Donnelly
Submitted by: Thomas Kelly Donnelly
Brooklyn New York, USA
22/12/04
Email: weecheekyman@msn.com
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Hi Johnny Houghton, I tried to email you through this site but it came back undeliverable. Check your email address on the site. I have lots to tell you if you reply to me. What a Close 105 was, wasn't it? I can't even remember how many weans lived up it anymore. Lost count. Help.......
Submitted by: Margaret McGettigan Burgdorf
Westfield, NJ, USA
22/12/04
Email: Glenmornin@aol.com
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I forgot to mention the crowny, the greens, and if you were flush, the bedford, and the colosioum picture hooses!
Submitted by: Owen
Glasgow, Scotland
21/12/04
Email: ny231g@bushinternet.com
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I was brought up in Salisbury St, continuation of Warwick St. Some people have been asking about St. Johns infant school, the main gates were in Warwick St later called Nicholson St. and the side gates took you into the lane were we crossed to go over to the chapel. The boys and girls stayed there until you made your Holy Communion and then the girls went to the all girls school at Tradeston St still called St. Johns and the boys went to St. Johns boys school in Portugal st across from the chapel. After we did our qualifing exams the ones who passed their exams went to Holyrood in Dixon Road which at the time I went was a senior secondary the others went to Our Lady and St. Margarets down in Kinning Park and the ones who didn't manage to pass their exams stayed on at St. Johns but in a different building called the advanced division. Pupils from other schools in the Gorbals who never passed their exams went there also. St. Johns school still stands were it was when I ! was young (69) but I don't know what it is. The old fire station that was along the road from it has been made into a homeless center (Hamish Allen). Their was a new St. Johns primary school built on Nelson St when they demolished St.Johns chapel. My maiden name is Welsh.
Submitted by: Amelia McKinlay (nee Welsh)
Glasgow, Scotland
21/12/04
Email: ameliamckinlay@msn.com
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Could anyone help me with a real long shot. My paternal grandmother was from the gorbals, or at least her family was. The only information we have on her is: Her name was Margaret Toner, she had a son out of marriage in January 1950 named him Gerard and had him christened in St Francis. She stayed in either Oregan Street, or out in Torphin Crescent. The god parent at the christening was Elizabeth Toner, we don't know if this was a sister or cousin etc. There was no name given as the father. Her son Gerard was given up for fostering in circa 1952, the pair were never reunited again. Gerard, was my father (brilliant) but sadly died couple of years ago. I am looking for any information at all on my paternal grandparents, or their family. I have my own family now, but still wonder every day about the family I have some place but have never met. If you can help me in any small way I would be extremely grateful.
Submitted by: Carmella
Glasgow, Scotland
20/12/04
Email: carmellapink@aol.com
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Who remembers the palace picture hoose, diamonds dancing acadamy, the kiosk cafe, the EEs picture hoose? If you do, your nearly as old as I am. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE.
Submitted by: Owen
Glasgow, Scotland
20/12/04
Email: ny231g@bushinternet.com
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I was born 105 Sandyfaulds St. Would like to hear from any old mates.
Submitted by: Johnny Houghton
Glasgow, Scotland
20/12/04
Email: johnnyhoughton39@hotmail.co.uk
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There has been many places mentioned in here but what about Charlies the cafe, it was between Lawmoor and Mathieson St on the righthand side going towards the Oatlands. Before Charlie Pacciti took over it, it belonged to his family I think it was called Annies not sure. His McCallums were brilliant. Does anyone remember it?
Submitted by: Amelia McKinlay (nee Welsh)
Glasgow, Scotland
19/12/04
Email: ameliamckinlay@msn.com
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F.A.O. Thomas Kelly Donnelly Brooklyn - all my cousins and my husband went to St Lukes my cousins were The Curries Cathie, William, Alec, Mary, Teresa, Edward, Joseph, John and Madeline. They stayed up 53 Commercial and I think my cousin Alec was in the army cadets. They are all living except Teresa. My husbands family was McKinlay Mary, James, Frank, John, Jerry, Andrew and Helen. I also had cousins who stayed up 63 the big back that went through to Lawmoor St their name was Dempsey Alice, May, Peter, Catherine and Veronica they moved up to Carntyne when Commercial Rd was pulled down. Father Toy was in St. Bartholemews parish up here in Castlemilk but I think he died a wee while ago.
Submitted by: Amelia McKinlay (nee Welsh)
Glasgow, Scotland
19/12/04
Email: ameliamckinlay@msn.com
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For Dave Stevenson (Toronto) my first house when I first got married was a wee low down single end no.398 Lawmoor St. It was next to Peggy Dalys shop hoose my first 2 sons were born there. It was a brilliant street with brilliant neighbours.
Submitted by: Amelia McKinlay (nee Welsh)
Glasgow, Scotland
19/12/04
Email: ameliamckinlay@msn.com
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Looking for any relatives of George and Bridie McCann form Gorbals/Prospecthill. I think they had sons who may have moved to Castlemilk around Armprior/Glenacre area, any info much appreciated.
Submitted by: Sharon
London, England
18/12/04
Email: meinlondon@hotmail.co.uk
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Looking for my father, Tommy Convill. I was born in Rhymer Street, Glasgow in the early fifties. My mother's name is Sally. My mobile number is 61412707787.
Submitted by: Tommy Convill
Melbourne, Australia
15/12/04
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Hi, I'm a paranormal Investigator from Glasgow, and am looking for your paranormal/ghost stories and anything which our team can investigate, if you wish to know more or have a story or experience you would like investigated then please e-mail me, I can assure your privacy. fellinidays@hotmail.com
Submitted by: Stevie Douglas
Glasgow, Scotland
14/12/04
Email: fellinidays@hotmail.com
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Trying to find info on my grandmother Philomena Dcherty who lived in I think Crown street, Gorbals married to Michael, died in 1942. Any info would be appreciated.
Submitted by: Ellen
Glasgow, Scotland
13/12/04
Email: docherty_elaine@yahoo.co.uk
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Does anyone remember Dan and Peggy MacKinnon who lived in Wallace Street?
Submitted by: Joan Wells
Dumbarton, Scotland
09/12/04
Email: joan.wells@vol.scot.nhs.uk
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To Duncan McIntosh from one ex Abbotsford Place resident to another. I also lived there and went to Abbotsford School (earlier than you). Have you checked out Friends Reunited for other old school mates from Abbotsford?
Submitted by: Maureen Mathie
09/12/04
Email: momat@paradise.net.nz
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I lived 2 up in 15a Abbotsford Place , a sub let, as a kid. One thing I always remember is the wee crisp factory down a pen in South Portland St. You could go in there and buy a poke of hot crisps just like you could chips. I went to Abbostsford School from 1949-1953 when we moved out to near the Shaws. I still remember the names of many of my class mates. These included Ronnie Higgins, Thomas Anderson, Malcolm, James Rutherford, Duncan Lamont, Arnold LTart to name but a few. My mates outside school were Johnny Boy Love, John Brown Arthur McGowan and Tommy Brady. I remember as a kid one of the highlights was watching the fights out of our back window as the Clock Bar closed.
Submitted by: Duncan McIntosh
Manchester, UK
05/12/04
Email: duncan@mcintosh1943.freeserve.co.uk
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Does anyone out there know a Charlie Foy (Crown Street)? He was evacuated during the war and went to live with the Hodge Family in Drumley, Ayrshire. Hodge Family would like to get in touch with him.
Submitted by: John Findlay
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
03/12/04
Email: john.findlay@wolseleyinc.ca
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thanks to Isa and all the folks who sent me words to Ikey Moses. I got a great response. Thanks again
Submitted by: Kathleen Galloway
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
02/12/04
Email: neilcathy43@sbcglobal.net
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I'm looking for Mark Johnston or Johnstone would be in his 80's now but in 1960 was living in Grantham, with my mother he spent a little time in Lincoln prison for some petty crime. He had a daughter with my mum he does know about her and many years ago when she was only a baby he tried to contact her. Her name is Anne and she's my youngest sister and I would love to help her trace her dad she has wanted to contact him for many years. I believe he came from Glasgow he was married and had two sons with his wife if anyone knows him please let him know Anne would love to meet him, or contact me with any info you may have that might help us trace him, Thankyou.
Submitted by: JGC
Cranwell, Lincs
01/12/04
Email: jgcolli@aol.com
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Submitted by: Jim McGill
Sompton, England
31/12/04
Email: james.mcgill3@btinternet.com
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I WOULD JUST LIKE TO WISH ALL THE GOOD PEOPLE FROM THE GORBALS GLASGOW AND WHO ARE ALL OVER THE WORLD A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR 2005. YOURS SINCERELY THOMAS KELLY DONNELLY ST LUKES BOY AND GORBALS BOY
Submitted by: THOMAS KELLY DONNELLY
New York, America
30/12/04
Email: weecheekyman@msn.com
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
This was a great read for me..I was born in 1965 in the Gorbals but that is all I know..I am looking for anyone who may have info on Euphemnia McIntyre (deceased) children: Ken, Francis, Helen and Eric....I went over in 1988 to see where I was from and it was gone...I cried feeling very displaced...and now I've found out that the Gorbals are back and what a testament to the Scottish ..they will survive anything....I am so proud that Glasgow has taken a historical Scottish icon and made it be something else again, congratulations, cheers
Submitted by: Gayle McIntyre
Halifax, Canada
30/12/04
Email: mcgayle25@hotmail.com
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Just read some of your stories and memories. I have just got through reading a book called OOT THE WINDAE by Davie Reilly it will make you greet it will make you laugh, I loved it and I know you will too, it brought back some great memories. If you like to read about auld times in Glasgow pick up a copy
Submitted by: Bernadette
Mississauga, Canada
29/12/04
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Looking for any relatives of George and Bridie McCann from Gorbals/Prospecthill, I think they had sons who may have moved to Castlemilk around Arnprior ...Also Marilyn McCann from Oxford Street Gorbals, parents Bertie and Cathy McCann.
Any help appreciated.
Submitted by: Sharon
London, England
28/12/04
Email: meinlondon@hotmail.co.uk
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Anyone out there have memories or photos of the Southern Necropolis (ra gravy!!) on Caledonia Road..would love to hear from you. Oh and by the way the website has been updated at http://www.southernnecropolis.com
Submitted by: Colin Mackie
Glasgow, Scotland
28/12/04
Email: colin@southernnecropolis.com
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I was born at 17 Thistle Street in 1947. My mum (Mabel Elliott) died 1950, My dads name is Donald we moved to Carntyne Road. I would like to hear from any contacts.
Submitted by: Denis Mochan
Kent, England
25/12/04
Email: dmx123@fsmail.net
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dave Stevenson thanx for the kind recognition of my da who enjoyed playing his trumpet on ner'day for the folks of the Gorbals its nice to have someone say a kind word about his talent he also wrote music played the piano and BAGPIPES!! Thanx again for your kind thoughts awe ra best Jimmy Boyle
Submitted by: Jimmy Boyle
Australia
25/12/04
Email: Not Provided
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I am looking for anyone who may have known my Father. I am not clear what street he lived in. His name was James Houston and he was born in 1929. He has 2 older sister, Elizabeth (Betty) and May. I beleive his Mother's name was Elizabeth. His Father was also James Houston but abandoned the family when my Dad was very young. I would love any information.
Submitted by: Arline Houston
High Wycombe, UK
24/12/04
Email: arlinehouston@hotmail.com
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I am still trying to find anyone from middle Florence Street between Cumbie and Caly Road. Meantime MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL SCOTS ALL OVER THE WORLD. .
Submitted by: Jim Mcgill
Sompton, England
22/12/04
Email: james.mcgill3@btinternet.com
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Looking for information on Callaghan/Graham and Findren/Gibbons families from Glasgow Callaghans lived at 8 High Street in 1914 and Findrens at 385 Mathieson St. Callaghans went to Sydney Mines for a time around 1893 and had Peter, Michael (my husband's grandfather), William, Elizabeth and Catherine. Michael married Maggie Findren in Glasgow in 1913 and with their son William emigrated to Australia in 1920/21. William was born in Rutherglen Road. Anybody with any knowledge or connections to these names please contact me.
Submitted by: Kathleen Quirk
Gold Coast, Australia
22/12/04
Email: kathy953@hotmail.com
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ATTENTION:- AMELIA McKINLAY - I hope you got my e-mails Alex Currie I knew him well I was in the Cameronians with him also Annie's ice cream shop between Lawmoor Street and Mathieson Street hope to here from you. Thomas Kelly Donnelly
Submitted by: Thomas Kelly Donnelly
Brooklyn New York, USA
22/12/04
Email: weecheekyman@msn.com
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Hi Johnny Houghton, I tried to email you through this site but it came back undeliverable. Check your email address on the site. I have lots to tell you if you reply to me. What a Close 105 was, wasn't it? I can't even remember how many weans lived up it anymore. Lost count. Help.......
Submitted by: Margaret McGettigan Burgdorf
Westfield, NJ, USA
22/12/04
Email: Glenmornin@aol.com
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I forgot to mention the crowny, the greens, and if you were flush, the bedford, and the colosioum picture hooses!
Submitted by: Owen
Glasgow, Scotland
21/12/04
Email: ny231g@bushinternet.com
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I was brought up in Salisbury St, continuation of Warwick St. Some people have been asking about St. Johns infant school, the main gates were in Warwick St later called Nicholson St. and the side gates took you into the lane were we crossed to go over to the chapel. The boys and girls stayed there until you made your Holy Communion and then the girls went to the all girls school at Tradeston St still called St. Johns and the boys went to St. Johns boys school in Portugal st across from the chapel. After we did our qualifing exams the ones who passed their exams went to Holyrood in Dixon Road which at the time I went was a senior secondary the others went to Our Lady and St. Margarets down in Kinning Park and the ones who didn't manage to pass their exams stayed on at St. Johns but in a different building called the advanced division. Pupils from other schools in the Gorbals who never passed their exams went there also. St. Johns school still stands were it was when I ! was young (69) but I don't know what it is. The old fire station that was along the road from it has been made into a homeless center (Hamish Allen). Their was a new St. Johns primary school built on Nelson St when they demolished St.Johns chapel. My maiden name is Welsh.
Submitted by: Amelia McKinlay (nee Welsh)
Glasgow, Scotland
21/12/04
Email: ameliamckinlay@msn.com
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Could anyone help me with a real long shot. My paternal grandmother was from the gorbals, or at least her family was. The only information we have on her is: Her name was Margaret Toner, she had a son out of marriage in January 1950 named him Gerard and had him christened in St Francis. She stayed in either Oregan Street, or out in Torphin Crescent. The god parent at the christening was Elizabeth Toner, we don't know if this was a sister or cousin etc. There was no name given as the father. Her son Gerard was given up for fostering in circa 1952, the pair were never reunited again. Gerard, was my father (brilliant) but sadly died couple of years ago. I am looking for any information at all on my paternal grandparents, or their family. I have my own family now, but still wonder every day about the family I have some place but have never met. If you can help me in any small way I would be extremely grateful.
Submitted by: Carmella
Glasgow, Scotland
20/12/04
Email: carmellapink@aol.com
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Who remembers the palace picture hoose, diamonds dancing acadamy, the kiosk cafe, the EEs picture hoose? If you do, your nearly as old as I am. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE.
Submitted by: Owen
Glasgow, Scotland
20/12/04
Email: ny231g@bushinternet.com
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I was born 105 Sandyfaulds St. Would like to hear from any old mates.
Submitted by: Johnny Houghton
Glasgow, Scotland
20/12/04
Email: johnnyhoughton39@hotmail.co.uk
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
There has been many places mentioned in here but what about Charlies the cafe, it was between Lawmoor and Mathieson St on the righthand side going towards the Oatlands. Before Charlie Pacciti took over it, it belonged to his family I think it was called Annies not sure. His McCallums were brilliant. Does anyone remember it?
Submitted by: Amelia McKinlay (nee Welsh)
Glasgow, Scotland
19/12/04
Email: ameliamckinlay@msn.com
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
F.A.O. Thomas Kelly Donnelly Brooklyn - all my cousins and my husband went to St Lukes my cousins were The Curries Cathie, William, Alec, Mary, Teresa, Edward, Joseph, John and Madeline. They stayed up 53 Commercial and I think my cousin Alec was in the army cadets. They are all living except Teresa. My husbands family was McKinlay Mary, James, Frank, John, Jerry, Andrew and Helen. I also had cousins who stayed up 63 the big back that went through to Lawmoor St their name was Dempsey Alice, May, Peter, Catherine and Veronica they moved up to Carntyne when Commercial Rd was pulled down. Father Toy was in St. Bartholemews parish up here in Castlemilk but I think he died a wee while ago.
Submitted by: Amelia McKinlay (nee Welsh)
Glasgow, Scotland
19/12/04
Email: ameliamckinlay@msn.com
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
For Dave Stevenson (Toronto) my first house when I first got married was a wee low down single end no.398 Lawmoor St. It was next to Peggy Dalys shop hoose my first 2 sons were born there. It was a brilliant street with brilliant neighbours.
Submitted by: Amelia McKinlay (nee Welsh)
Glasgow, Scotland
19/12/04
Email: ameliamckinlay@msn.com
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Looking for any relatives of George and Bridie McCann form Gorbals/Prospecthill. I think they had sons who may have moved to Castlemilk around Armprior/Glenacre area, any info much appreciated.
Submitted by: Sharon
London, England
18/12/04
Email: meinlondon@hotmail.co.uk
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Looking for my father, Tommy Convill. I was born in Rhymer Street, Glasgow in the early fifties. My mother's name is Sally. My mobile number is 61412707787.
Submitted by: Tommy Convill
Melbourne, Australia
15/12/04
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Hi, I'm a paranormal Investigator from Glasgow, and am looking for your paranormal/ghost stories and anything which our team can investigate, if you wish to know more or have a story or experience you would like investigated then please e-mail me, I can assure your privacy. fellinidays@hotmail.com
Submitted by: Stevie Douglas
Glasgow, Scotland
14/12/04
Email: fellinidays@hotmail.com
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Trying to find info on my grandmother Philomena Dcherty who lived in I think Crown street, Gorbals married to Michael, died in 1942. Any info would be appreciated.
Submitted by: Ellen
Glasgow, Scotland
13/12/04
Email: docherty_elaine@yahoo.co.uk
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Does anyone remember Dan and Peggy MacKinnon who lived in Wallace Street?
Submitted by: Joan Wells
Dumbarton, Scotland
09/12/04
Email: joan.wells@vol.scot.nhs.uk
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
To Duncan McIntosh from one ex Abbotsford Place resident to another. I also lived there and went to Abbotsford School (earlier than you). Have you checked out Friends Reunited for other old school mates from Abbotsford?
Submitted by: Maureen Mathie
09/12/04
Email: momat@paradise.net.nz
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I lived 2 up in 15a Abbotsford Place , a sub let, as a kid. One thing I always remember is the wee crisp factory down a pen in South Portland St. You could go in there and buy a poke of hot crisps just like you could chips. I went to Abbostsford School from 1949-1953 when we moved out to near the Shaws. I still remember the names of many of my class mates. These included Ronnie Higgins, Thomas Anderson, Malcolm, James Rutherford, Duncan Lamont, Arnold LTart to name but a few. My mates outside school were Johnny Boy Love, John Brown Arthur McGowan and Tommy Brady. I remember as a kid one of the highlights was watching the fights out of our back window as the Clock Bar closed.
Submitted by: Duncan McIntosh
Manchester, UK
05/12/04
Email: duncan@mcintosh1943.freeserve.co.uk
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Does anyone out there know a Charlie Foy (Crown Street)? He was evacuated during the war and went to live with the Hodge Family in Drumley, Ayrshire. Hodge Family would like to get in touch with him.
Submitted by: John Findlay
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
03/12/04
Email: john.findlay@wolseleyinc.ca
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thanks to Isa and all the folks who sent me words to Ikey Moses. I got a great response. Thanks again
Submitted by: Kathleen Galloway
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
02/12/04
Email: neilcathy43@sbcglobal.net
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I'm looking for Mark Johnston or Johnstone would be in his 80's now but in 1960 was living in Grantham, with my mother he spent a little time in Lincoln prison for some petty crime. He had a daughter with my mum he does know about her and many years ago when she was only a baby he tried to contact her. Her name is Anne and she's my youngest sister and I would love to help her trace her dad she has wanted to contact him for many years. I believe he came from Glasgow he was married and had two sons with his wife if anyone knows him please let him know Anne would love to meet him, or contact me with any info you may have that might help us trace him, Thankyou.
Submitted by: JGC
Cranwell, Lincs
01/12/04
Email: jgcolli@aol.com
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